You Don’t Need to Have the My Pillow Guy on Your Late-Night TV Show
Last night’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ interview with unhinged election conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell is a disaster in more ways than one.
Stop Calling Artists ‘Industry Plants'
The controversy around Tramp Stamps shows why the nebulous term ignores the industry’s faults and blames musicians.
Here’s Why People Are Mad at This Viral Pop Punk Band Tramp Stamps
This Nashville trio was accused of everything from being industry plants, racism, co-opting feminism for PR, and working with Dr. Luke.
Independent Venues Can’t Hold On Much Longer For Federal Relief
On the day businesses could apply for $16.25 billion in Save Our Stages Act grants, the system glitched. They're still waiting for aid.
The Problem With ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’
Can the beloved former host of ‘The Daily Show’ be relevant in 2021 without copying the work of his former staff?
Live Music Should Be More Accessible For Disabled Fans
Disabled and high-risk people want transparency, safety, and an option for livestreams when concerts come back.
Lil Nas X Isn’t the First Pop Star to Spark a Satanic Panic
From the Beatles and KISS to Nicki Minaj and Billie Eilish, reactionaries have been freaking out about the devil in pop culture for decades.
'Superstore' Was the Last Great Workplace Comedy
The long running NBC sitcom ends tonight. It had endless jokes, a huge heart, and more biting politics than any of its predecessors.
Friendship Shines Through Moontype's Masterful Indie Rock Debut
On 'Bodies of Water,' the charming trio make dynamic and kindhearted songs that make them Chicago's best new band.
Are COVID-19 Sniffing Dogs the Future of Live Events?
NASCAR and the Miami Heat are enlisting K9 teams, which claim to be accurate and cost-effective, to detect the virus before races and games.
The Pandemic Somehow Made the Grammys Better
This year’s show was always going to be weird thanks to COVID-19 and the Weeknd’s boycott, but it was actually refreshing.
It’s Probably OK to Be Optimistic About Bands Announcing Fall Tours
With Dinosaur Jr. and more planning shows, vaccination rates need to improve and masks stay necessary if live music comes back this year.